Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Law [BALLB] {Hons.}
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About Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Law [BALLB] {Hons.}
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Patiala offers the 5-year BA LLB (Hons.) program across 180 seats, with admission through CLAT conducted by the Consortium of NLUs. The total course fee including hostel is INR 10.38 Lakhs over 5 years. RGNUL, established in 2006 in Punjab, is a recognized NLU known for its active moot court culture, legal aid work, and consistent placements at national law firms and government organizations.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open August 2026 (Tentative).
RGNUL BALLB Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (5 Years) | INR 7,50,000 |
| Hostel Fee (5 Years, optional) | INR 2,50,000 |
| Other Charges (5 Years) | INR 38,000 |
| Total Fees (including hostel, 5 Years) | INR 10,38,000 |
- Total excluding optional hostel for 5 years is INR 7,88,000.
- Fee payment is collected in two instalments annually, in January and July.
RGNUL BALLB Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CLAT Application Registration Opens | August 1, 2025 |
| CLAT Application Registration Closes | October 31, 2025 |
| CLAT 2026 Exam | December 7, 2025 |
| CLAT 2026 Result | December 16, 2025 |
| Consortium Counselling Registration Opens | December 17, 2025 |
| Consortium Counselling Registration Closes | December 27, 2025 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | January 7, 2026 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment | January 22, 2026 |
| Round 3 Seat Allotment | February 5, 2026 |
| Round 4 Seat Allotment | May 2, 2026 |
| Round 5 Final Seat Allotment | May 15, 2026 |
| Class Commencement | August 2026 (Tentative) |
- CLAT 2027 registration is expected to open in August 2026 for the next admission cycle.
- The CLAT 2026 General category closing rank at RGNUL for BA LLB was 1665.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Class 12 or equivalent examination with a minimum aggregate of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST candidates).
- Age should not exceed 20 years as on July 1 of the admission year (22 years for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates).
- Must have qualified CLAT conducted by the Consortium of NLUs for the relevant admission cycle.
- Candidates appearing in Class 12 board examinations are provisionally eligible to apply.
Admission Process
- Register on the CLAT portal at consortiumofnlus.ac.in during the application window and pay the application fee.
- Appear for the 2-hour CLAT examination covering English, General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques.
- After result declaration, register on the consortium counselling portal within the registration window.
- Fill in NLU preferences (minimum 15 NLUs including RGNUL Patiala) during the choice-filling phase.
- Accept the seat allotted at RGNUL and pay the university fee within the prescribed payment window.
- Report to RGNUL Patiala with original documents for document verification and formal enrolment.
✓ Opt for this if
- Aspirants with CLAT ranks between 1000 and 1700 seeking an NLU admission.
- Students targeting law firm careers in Delhi or Punjab High Court practice.
- Those who prefer a large campus in a comparatively affordable North India city.
- Fee-conscious students wanting NLU credentials at a reasonable cost.
✗ Skip if
- Students who prioritize campus placement percentages across the entire graduating batch.
- Those targeting the top-10 ranked NLUs for stronger campus recruitment exposure.
- Aspirants aiming for a Mumbai or South India legal career where RGNUL alumni presence is limited.
RGNUL BALLB Placement 2025
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Median Package (NIRF 2025, batch 2024) | INR 9 LPA |
| Students Placed (Campus, 2024) | 31 |
| Top Recruiters | Trilegal AZB and Partners Ernst and Young Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas J. Sagar Associates |
RGNUL BALLB Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST | Partial to full tuition reimbursement | SC/ST candidates with family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs per annum |
| Punjab State Post-Matric Scholarship | Variable based on state norms | Punjab domicile students from OBC/EWS categories based on merit and income |
| RGNUL Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship | Partial fee waiver | Meritorious students with family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs per annum |
| Central Sector Scholarship | As per central government norms | Top percentile CLAT scorers meeting the income criteria prescribed by the government |
- Students must apply for scholarships within the deadline notified by RGNUL each semester.
- Income and domicile certificates are mandatory for all need-based scholarship applications.
As mentioned, Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Patiala offers admission to BALLB {Hons.} program based on CLAT rank. Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Patiala CLAT Cutoff 2025 rank is 1279 for the General category. Further, CLAT cutoff rank is 8785 for SC , 12742 for ST , 40080 for GeneralPwD and 3745 for BC category. Check Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Patiala Cutoff
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Patiala BALLB {Hons.} Cutoff Year-wise Trends
The section below shows year-wise trends in Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Patiala BALLB {Hons.} Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Patiala BALLB {Hons.} program in 2025 was closed at the 40080 rank , whereas in 2024, the closing rank was 31402 across all categories.
| Catgories | Cutoff rank 2025 | Cutoff rank 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| General | 1146 | 1129 |
| SC | 8126 | 8456 |
| ST | 11769 | 15548 |
| GeneralPwD | 27231 | |
| BC | 2258 | -
According to an external review site Ranking 2025, Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Patiala ranks 18 out of 98 colleges in India and 1st in state Punjab for its BALLB {Hons.} program.
- 17 out of 40 under IIRF Law Ranking 2025.
- 24 out of 39 under NIRF Law Ranking 2024.
- 7 out of 13 under Outlook Law Ranking 2024.
- 7 out of 40 under India Today Law Ranking 2020.
- 13 out of 35 under The Week Law Ranking 2019.
Read more on Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Patiala Rankings here
RGNUL BALLB FAQs
Ques. What is the CLAT closing rank for RGNUL Patiala BA LLB admission?
Ans. The CLAT 2026 General category closing rank for RGNUL Patiala BA LLB (Hons.) was 1665. This places RGNUL in the accessible mid-range among the 25 NLUs. SC and ST category closing ranks are higher due to reservation relaxations. Candidates with CLAT ranks between 1000 and 1700 have historically had a reasonable chance of securing admission at RGNUL Patiala.
Ques. What is the total fee structure for BA LLB at RGNUL Patiala?
Ans. The total tuition fee for the 5-year BA LLB (Hons.) at RGNUL Patiala is INR 7,50,000 (INR 1,50,000 per year). With optional hostel charges (INR 2,50,000 for 5 years) and other charges (INR 38,000), the total comes to INR 10,38,000. Fee payment is collected in two instalments annually in January and July. Students who do not use on-campus hostel pay INR 7,88,000 in total.
Ques. What are the placement outcomes for BA LLB graduates from RGNUL Patiala?
Ans. As per NIRF 2025 data, the median salary for BA LLB graduates placed from RGNUL in 2024 was INR 9 LPA, with 31 students placed through campus recruitment. Top recruiters include Trilegal, AZB and Partners, Ernst and Young, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, and J. Sagar Associates. Several RGNUL graduates also pursue the Punjab and Haryana High Court bar and judicial services after graduation.
Ques. Does RGNUL Patiala reserve any seats for Punjab state students?
Ans. As an NLU under the Consortium of NLUs, RGNUL Patiala follows the all-India CLAT merit-based seat allotment framework. There is no state domicile reservation for Punjab students under the consortium model. However, Punjab domicile students from reserved categories may benefit from state post-matric scholarship schemes available after admission. All seats are filled based on CLAT rank, category, and NLU preferences.
Ques. What scholarships are available for BA LLB students at RGNUL Patiala?
Ans. RGNUL students can access multiple scholarship programs including the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST, the Punjab State Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC/EWS domicile students, and the RGNUL Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship for economically weaker meritorious students. The Central Sector Scholarship is also available to top CLAT percentile scorers meeting the government income criteria. Students must apply within the deadline each semester with supporting income and domicile documents.